About

The Master of Science - Management Information Systems (MS MIS) program prepares graduates for professional careers in the management of information technology (IT). The MS MIS focuses on the application of technology to help achieve organizational goals and solve business problems. MIS students earn competency in IT, embedded in a business context, that provides them with well-rounded preparation for occupations in high demand. Recent graduates are pursuing careers in a variety of roles, such as business analyst, systems analyst, security analyst, IT manager, and systems administrator.

The MS MIS has been certified as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) - Designated Degree Program by the Department of Education and maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, international students who graduate from colleges and universities in the United States are able to remain in the country and receive training through work experience for up to 12 months. Students who graduate from a designated STEM degree program can remain for an additional 17 months on an OPT STEM extension. The MS MIS program code is 11.1005.

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For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

Students will have the ability to:

  • Interpret the role of information systems to enhance organizations.
  • Manage an information systems project.
  • Analyze business problems and apply technological solutions.
  • Work effectively with others in teams.
  • Communicate technological concepts to business executives and users.

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Department of Information Systems

The Department of Information Systems offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to become the business and technology professionals of tomorrow. Our rigorous curriculum and hands-on approach allows our students to establish a foundation for driving change across industries by leveraging data, advancing cybersecurity, and driving transformative innovation through strategy.

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Lee Business School

The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.

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